Very nice tool for the money. I bought the tool+battery+charger for $99 at Home Depot. It cleared a sink line when all else had failed. Went from standing water to fast drain. Took very little time to complete. Thumbs up.
Just used this on my daughters bathroom sink. Pulled the trap, ran this through a mess of hair and makeup goop, and she’s good to go. Took about 10min.
Hey, the smell in your laundry room; check the floor drain and make sure it's got some water in the trap. Just pour a bit in there to make sure. Mine dried out and I went through hell trying to figure out where that smell was coming from.
Used mine once down a tub , wasn't sure how far out I went but it stopped reverse-feeding and had to push it back in the drum by hans. Now there is an inch of what looks like thick fishing line protruding out. Paid for itself though if it never works again.
great job once again on the review. I bought this tool awhile ago for a slow drain in my bathroom and would recommend it over the 15-30 dollar alternative they can be a little bit sloppy even at low speed use. Nice job
Not really, unless the clog is very close to the drain, or you have a helper feeding it in at the drain while you're far back which is clumsy. If you're going to be clumsy and slow then you don't even need a drill, can just put a bird on a hamster wheel spinning it like Fred Flintstone would do.
Is it a brushless model? I have tried the drill version ones ended up breaking 2 of them and returned them got my money back and used the old hand style
No, this one is brushed - I think it's been in the One+ lineup since before brushless tools really existed. They do have a newer one that's hybrid power and twice the cost (still brushed motor though), but this one has held up fine for the few times I need it per year.
It doesn't seem to have a manual control, incase the battery dies. I think I might go for the rigid one, because it has both, and costs close to the same price.
Waterproof would be nice, but would drive the price waaay up. Nemo Power tools are the only brand I know of that's completely IP67 waterproof, and the Hitachi Triple Hammer impact is IP56 rated. Both are $$$.
damage the inside a Only happen If your Plumbing Are from mid 1930-66 duration rating Wall are thin once seen coat hanger wire poke a hole thru the drain elbow pipe . if the clog is below the water trap elbow . since newer PVC plumbing line water trap removable older pipe elbow are tin foil they meet everything first early drain cleaner (ate the layer of pipe over time) the complex had a pro come in and do main 4in waste water pipe Sound grinding from under the floors they auger did full 50ft my understanding they remove toilet to each the line as it return they had towels loosely wrap on that auger cables to catch less the waste or water
I never did figure out the exact cause, but i think it had to do with that sagging vent line. After I straightened it out with the proper slope the smell went away, and I only ever got a few whiffs of the same smell ever again in that room. I sold that house a few months ago, so I guess I'll never know for sure!
That would probably reduce the risk of it marking up the porcelain, but the cable could still whip against the bowl. An actual toilet auger usually has a protective rubber cover to eliminate the chance of marking up the toilet.
Doresoom Reviews have you ever actually seen a real toilet auger? None of the ones I've seen have had this coating, rubber also very easily makes marks on porceli, I have a porcelain tub and a shower chair which has rubber feet. Every week I have to scrub the feet marks it leaves on the tub and the shower chair barely moves. Can't imagine what this would do to porcelain if it was rubber. I think what you are thinking about is an anti rust coating
Every toilet auger I've ever seen has a silicone, rubber, or plastic protective elbow around the spot where the cable enters the drain. I wasn't saying the whole cable would be covered. Example (the orange elbow part): goo.gl/images/sa8298
That's beyond the scope of tools I've used and getting into professional plumber territory. I know Ridgid is one of the industry leaders for corded plumbing snakes, and Milwaukee makes some good cordless models.
Go for the Milwaukee Cordless M18 Fuel Brushless drain snake auger that's what I got and I nicknamed it the BEAST! Milwaukee was generous enough to send me one out back in November 2017 when they first released for free to put thru it's paces and review for them in exchange for the unit and they sent me the biggest baddest kit they have which was really cool of them and it includes the drain snake a carry bucket that the unit sits in with a tray that goes on top that holds the included a 5.0amp battery and charger, it also comes with two 35 feet cables one 1/4" one and one 3/8" one that has 4 interchangeable heads, do note it will take cables up to 50 feet long. It is an expensive unit but the features on it are unbeatable and in my opinion there is not another handheld drain snake auger on the market better than it right now corded or cordless. I have rental units and have to do drain maintenance fairly often and I have done well over two dozen drain jobs with it now from fully clogged drains to slow running drains and I have yet to come across a job it can't take care of. It is an expensive unit but where I have used it so much it has paid for itself 4 times over by now! But if you are a homeowner and won't be using your drain snake often then this Ryobi is probably the best way to go for you because of the price point.
Chevy513 that's a sales pitch not a comment, it's a $60 or $120 for newer one. That is for the homeowner you are talking about a $600 professional tool.
Cruzillo626 H Oh yeah I did get a little carried away talking about the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Drain Snake Kit probably because I just got one for free so I was and still am beyond stoked that I was able to get such a professional tool for free but what I was trying to point out by that is that TTI owns Milwaukee, Ridgid and Ryobi and their DIY brand and what I was trying to say is that a lot of the technology from the extremely professional Milwaukee M18 Fuel Drain Snake probably trickled down into the Ryobi drain snake giving it good features and making it a nice tool and that yes my Milwaukee M18 Fuel Drain Snake is for professionals and most people aren't going to need to go buy something that expensive or professional so if you are a homeowner then go buy this Ryobi drain snake cuz your getting a huge bang for your buck and at the price point it's at you'll save money the first time you use it instead of having to call someone to come do it.
Sounds like a sales pitch. Most of us are never going to get a free tool sent from a big name brand, but even still, we can be happy for you... just please give the sales pitch thing a rest.
I just bought one the upgrated one watched your video now going to try it out my wife has long hair rented one last year to clean tub drain so if I'm going to do this at least once a year why not have one hear to use. thanks
So after unclogging a messy toilet. I clean line with soapy water, what lubricant can I use to keep it well maintained before storing it back inside drum?
Thank you for this. You explained how to use it well. And this is coming from a woman p.o.v. if there are any women following him trust him he's good.he explains items easily. And also you were right tool works great
Stuart over at ToolGuyd wrote a few articles about the P194 earlier this year, but unfortunately I don't know anything about the planned release date. The new 6Ah is also pictured in the new brushless circular saw's listing on Home Depot's website, but not available for sale yet. There's lots of circumstantial evidence, but nothing officially confirmed from Ryobi. I also posted on Instagram this week about how the new brushless tools have extra battery terminals that the current Ryobi One+ batteries don't have: instagram.com/p/BbXbFHdl7HR/?taken-by=doresoom
I bought the Ridgid Power Spin ( $40 at home depot ) and its cheaper and works like a charm. You can use your own existing power or corded tool drill. NO issues forward or reverse. Easy to use. This thing is to big for tight areas and sucks royal! Don'rt waste your money, conpilcated for no reason
Great Tool for Price cleared alot of small and minor clogs and backed drains WARNING AVOID EXCESSIVE WATER ON UNIT AND BATTERY Never had an issue and its been soaked before and used hard but after a few months while clearing out floor drain It just stopped not even a few mins of use that day with a New 4amp Battery from an Impact I just bought last month Anyway tried a different battery worked ok so I just shorted out the Big New Battery in not that much water after a few mins Its been dried and tried different chargers no luck even attempted YT hacks no dice its a goner Just Flashes One Green Square when pushing Self test and Flashes Red on Charger equals Defective Battery Ouch Very sensitive despite rugged looks I've practically submerged my M18 Tools and dropped from ladders still kicking I was just getting excited about Ryobi Value and Quality
I just used this on my neighbors toilet that got clogged up from all the Thanksgiving traffic. It worked great, and you don't have to worry about marking up the porcelain. I just pulled out about 4 ft of snake and worked it back through the toilet by hand, and then started spinning the auger while holding the cable with a gloved hand to keep it from hitting the porcelain...not a mark
There's not really an easy way to tell. You either have to just get a feel for it, or maybe you could wrap the cable with a few turns of electrical tape every 5' or so.
Just got through with it took about ten min. worked better than the pro one I rented and much lighter ran the tub & shower drains like new. my wife will be so happy not having to stand in 4"-5" of water wile showering I say get one its worth it.
The box says not returnable due to the potential for sewage contact with the product due to the nature of the tool. If you didn't use it, Home Depot should take it back. If they give you problems at the return desk, ask for a manager and explain. If that doesn't work, Ryobi should still honor the warranty.
You could always try wrapping a little brightly colored electrical tape on the cable right before the end of it to tell you when it's fully extended. I haven't done so myself, so I don't know if it would hold up or not (or possibly even jam it - I'm not sure!)
Doresoom Reviews The Clog Is Completely Cleared. Tub And Bathroom Sink. The Difficult Part Is Retracting The Snake. That Is Where I Am At, Now. (Bathroom Sink, To Be Exact.) I Have Been Applying Myself, For An Extended Period. The Drain Auger Does Not Appear To Have Enough Power.
You might have to help the auger pull the cable back in by stopping rotation and grabbing and pulling the cable a foot at a time, then turning on rotation again to let it feed into the drum. I usually didn't need to do that, but occasionally there was too much tension for the auto retract mechanism.
Just bought one myself to use & I always jump on UA-cam to watch "How To" videos & I came across yours. I have seen other video's of yours also, but I cant' remember what the hell for. I am a DIY'er for almost anything, except major projects or issues. I Love my "Cordless Tools" & learning what I don't know. Just saying Thanks for the video. Very informative. PS. Also as someone mentioned, if you live with someone with Long Hair... & a home owner... This will come in handy!!
Thanks! I mentioned the new version near the end of the video - I'm just scratching my head over the $150 price tag the new one comes with. It looks like they made the controls a little more user friendly, and gave it a hybrid power option, but it doesn't seem like a big enough upgrade to be more than double the price though!
For toilets/porcelain, you can use a short section of pvc to protect your application. Good review
That's a great tip, thanks!
Very nice tool for the money. I bought the tool+battery+charger for $99 at Home Depot. It cleared a sink line when all else had failed. Went from standing water to fast drain. Took very little time to complete. Thumbs up.
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Just used this on my daughters bathroom sink. Pulled the trap, ran this through a mess of hair and makeup goop, and she’s good to go. Took about 10min.
A good flush beats a full house any time.
Thanks! I watched this prior to using the tool. Thanks to your explanation I had zero problems getting it to do what I wanted. Very helpful review.
Glad I could help!
Hey, the smell in your laundry room; check the floor drain and make sure it's got some water in the trap. Just pour a bit in there to make sure. Mine dried out and I went through hell trying to figure out where that smell was coming from.
My laundry room didn't have a floor drain. Good tip for those who do though!
Very helpful! Good point about having to use two hands if you use the drill attach type auger.
Used mine once down a tub , wasn't sure how far out I went but it stopped reverse-feeding and had to push it back in the drum by hans. Now there is an inch of what looks like thick fishing line protruding out. Paid for itself though if it never works again.
That sounds like it might be worth a warranty claim.
how do you know when the line is almost all the way out ???? but thanks for all the other tips...
great job once again on the review. I bought this tool awhile ago for a slow drain in my bathroom and would recommend it over the 15-30 dollar alternative they can be a little bit sloppy even at low speed use. Nice job
Yeah, I watched someone's review of the drill-powered augers, and that thing shook like a banshee. Horribly balanced.
Standard drain cleaning line cut and put into a combi drill does the job
Not really, unless the clog is very close to the drain, or you have a helper feeding it in at the drain while you're far back which is clumsy. If you're going to be clumsy and slow then you don't even need a drill, can just put a bird on a hamster wheel spinning it like Fred Flintstone would do.
You got my line retracted, thank you
I put a trap on my washer drain. It helped with the sewer smell
That should definitely help! The trap was one of the first things I checked, but mine was full of water.
Is it a brushless model? I have tried the drill version ones ended up breaking 2 of them and returned them got my money back and used the old hand style
No, this one is brushed - I think it's been in the One+ lineup since before brushless tools really existed. They do have a newer one that's hybrid power and twice the cost (still brushed motor though), but this one has held up fine for the few times I need it per year.
It doesn't seem to have a manual control, incase the battery dies. I think I might go for the rigid one, because it has both, and costs close to the same price.
Just an FYI, the 4Ah battery lasts forever using this. I can see the appeal of having a manual backup though.
Why would a Ryobi auger not be waterproof? I just bought one and I get really messy under my kitchen sink.
Waterproof would be nice, but would drive the price waaay up. Nemo Power tools are the only brand I know of that's completely IP67 waterproof, and the Hitachi Triple Hammer impact is IP56 rated. Both are $$$.
damage the inside a Only happen If your Plumbing Are from mid 1930-66 duration rating Wall are thin once seen coat hanger wire poke a hole thru the drain elbow pipe . if the clog is below the water trap elbow . since newer PVC plumbing line water trap removable older pipe elbow are tin foil they meet everything first early drain cleaner (ate the layer of pipe over time) the complex had a pro come in and do main 4in waste water pipe Sound grinding from under the floors they auger did full 50ft my understanding they remove toilet to each the line as it return they had towels loosely wrap on that auger cables to catch less the waste or water
Excellent review.
Did you ever figure out the sewer smell I’m thinking about trying this to see if I have a problem in the vents too
I never did figure out the exact cause, but i think it had to do with that sagging vent line. After I straightened it out with the proper slope the smell went away, and I only ever got a few whiffs of the same smell ever again in that room.
I sold that house a few months ago, so I guess I'll never know for sure!
Very good review..thanks
Very helpful. Thank you
my levers and locking buttons didnt work
Did you consider feeding it through the toilet before using the motor
That would probably reduce the risk of it marking up the porcelain, but the cable could still whip against the bowl. An actual toilet auger usually has a protective rubber cover to eliminate the chance of marking up the toilet.
Doresoom Reviews have you ever actually seen a real toilet auger? None of the ones I've seen have had this coating, rubber also very easily makes marks on porceli, I have a porcelain tub and a shower chair which has rubber feet. Every week I have to scrub the feet marks it leaves on the tub and the shower chair barely moves. Can't imagine what this would do to porcelain if it was rubber. I think what you are thinking about is an anti rust coating
Every toilet auger I've ever seen has a silicone, rubber, or plastic protective elbow around the spot where the cable enters the drain. I wasn't saying the whole cable would be covered. Example (the orange elbow part): goo.gl/images/sa8298
would this work on perforated drainage tile?
I think it might be underpowered for 4" diameter pipe, and will probably get hung up if it's corrugated.
Can I use this for a main line ? Pipe ?
This is rated for up to 2" diameter pipe. So it might not have enough power for something bigger.
@@DoresoomReviews what would u recommend for a main pipe line
That's beyond the scope of tools I've used and getting into professional plumber territory. I know Ridgid is one of the industry leaders for corded plumbing snakes, and Milwaukee makes some good cordless models.
Go for the Milwaukee Cordless M18 Fuel Brushless drain snake auger that's what I got and I nicknamed it the BEAST! Milwaukee was generous enough to send me one out back in November 2017 when they first released for free to put thru it's paces and review for them in exchange for the unit and they sent me the biggest baddest kit they have which was really cool of them and it includes the drain snake a carry bucket that the unit sits in with a tray that goes on top that holds the included a 5.0amp battery and charger, it also comes with two 35 feet cables one 1/4" one and one 3/8" one that has 4 interchangeable heads, do note it will take cables up to 50 feet long. It is an expensive unit but the features on it are unbeatable and in my opinion there is not another handheld drain snake auger on the market better than it right now corded or cordless. I have rental units and have to do drain maintenance fairly often and I have done well over two dozen drain jobs with it now from fully clogged drains to slow running drains and I have yet to come across a job it can't take care of. It is an expensive unit but where I have used it so much it has paid for itself 4 times over by now! But if you are a homeowner and won't be using your drain snake often then this Ryobi is probably the best way to go for you because of the price point.
Chevy513 what the fuck!!!
Cruzillo626 H What to long of a comment?
Chevy513 that's a sales pitch not a comment, it's a $60 or $120 for newer one. That is for the homeowner you are talking about a $600 professional tool.
Cruzillo626 H Oh yeah I did get a little carried away talking about the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Drain Snake Kit probably because I just got one for free so I was and still am beyond stoked that I was able to get such a professional tool for free but what I was trying to point out by that is that TTI owns Milwaukee, Ridgid and Ryobi and their DIY brand and what I was trying to say is that a lot of the technology from the extremely professional Milwaukee M18 Fuel Drain Snake probably trickled down into the Ryobi drain snake giving it good features and making it a nice tool and that yes my Milwaukee M18 Fuel Drain Snake is for professionals and most people aren't going to need to go buy something that expensive or professional so if you are a homeowner then go buy this Ryobi drain snake cuz your getting a huge bang for your buck and at the price point it's at you'll save money the first time you use it instead of having to call someone to come do it.
Sounds like a sales pitch. Most of us are never going to get a free tool sent from a big name brand, but even still, we can be happy for you... just please give the sales pitch thing a rest.
Great video
Mine broke the second time I used it.
Should be covered under Ryobi's 3 year warranty.
@@DoresoomReviews Thanks.
I bought one of these. IT WAS A MESS. Spooled out all the cable and wouldn't retract. Piece of junk, I took it back to Home Depot
Mine's worked great for years. Occasionally the retraction gets stuck, but a quick pull on the cable gets it started again.
He's not even using it correctly. Don't do a review if you couldn't bother reading the tools directions.
Care to elaborate on how I'm not using it correctly?
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I just bought one the upgrated one watched your video now going to try it out my wife has long hair rented one last year to clean tub drain so if I'm going to do this at least once a year why not have one hear to use. thanks
So after unclogging a messy toilet. I clean line with soapy water, what lubricant can I use to keep it well maintained before storing it back inside drum?
Use a rust preventative/corrosion inhibitor like Sta-Bil Rust Stopper, or something similar: amzn.to/34KbNOk
Thank you for this. You explained how to use it well. And this is coming from a woman p.o.v. if there are any women following him trust him he's good.he explains items easily. And also you were right tool works great
Turn auto feed off and you can manually pull it out and feed it down the drain.
Bought one for $25.00 at the swapmeet
Where did you hear about the 9.0 amp battery's coming out and when are they supposed to come out
Stuart over at ToolGuyd wrote a few articles about the P194 earlier this year, but unfortunately I don't know anything about the planned release date. The new 6Ah is also pictured in the new brushless circular saw's listing on Home Depot's website, but not available for sale yet. There's lots of circumstantial evidence, but nothing officially confirmed from Ryobi. I also posted on Instagram this week about how the new brushless tools have extra battery terminals that the current Ryobi One+ batteries don't have: instagram.com/p/BbXbFHdl7HR/?taken-by=doresoom
I bought the Ridgid Power Spin ( $40 at home depot ) and its cheaper and works like a charm. You can use your own existing power or corded tool drill. NO issues forward or reverse. Easy to use. This thing is to big for tight areas and sucks royal! Don'rt waste your money, conpilcated for no reason
Great Tool for Price cleared alot of small and minor clogs and backed drains WARNING AVOID EXCESSIVE WATER ON UNIT AND BATTERY Never had an issue and its been soaked before and used hard but after a few months while clearing out floor drain It just stopped not even a few mins of use that day with a New 4amp Battery from an Impact I just bought last month Anyway tried a different battery worked ok so I just shorted out the Big New Battery in not that much water after a few mins Its been dried and tried different chargers no luck even attempted YT hacks no dice its a goner Just Flashes One Green Square when pushing Self test and Flashes Red on Charger equals Defective Battery Ouch Very sensitive despite rugged looks I've practically submerged my M18 Tools and dropped from ladders still kicking I was just getting excited about Ryobi Value and Quality
I just used this on my neighbors toilet that got clogged up from all the Thanksgiving traffic. It worked great, and you don't have to worry about marking up the porcelain. I just pulled out about 4 ft of snake and worked it back through the toilet by hand, and then started spinning the auger while holding the cable with a gloved hand to keep it from hitting the porcelain...not a mark
How do you know how far you have advanced it?
There's not really an easy way to tell. You either have to just get a feel for it, or maybe you could wrap the cable with a few turns of electrical tape every 5' or so.
How would you replace the drum if the Cable Was kincked just to be sure in the future.
Worth it...save me a plumber, so happy😊
Great video!
Some thoughts:
1) 7:15 - There are no speed settings ... so I am not sure what you mean.
I sped up the video so it was 32 times faster than real time.
great review thank you so much
Just got through with it took about ten min. worked better than the pro one I rented and much lighter ran the tub & shower drains like new. my wife will be so happy not having to stand in 4"-5" of water wile showering I say get one its worth it.
Nice!
You may want to spray paint at 24 feet to make you aware your almost out of cable
Great idea!
It's garbage. Couldn't get this thing past any traps in the lines
You'll have the same problem with any drain auger then. If you have access to the trap, go ahead and bypass it. Or come in through a roof vent.
mine was purchased broken and I couldnt return it.
The box says not returnable due to the potential for sewage contact with the product due to the nature of the tool. If you didn't use it, Home Depot should take it back. If they give you problems at the return desk, ask for a manager and explain. If that doesn't work, Ryobi should still honor the warranty.
Thanks for the video. It helped being a first time user. I wish that there was an indication that it's not moving or that it's the end of the 25 feet.
You could always try wrapping a little brightly colored electrical tape on the cable right before the end of it to tell you when it's fully extended. I haven't done so myself, so I don't know if it would hold up or not (or possibly even jam it - I'm not sure!)
@@DoresoomReviews Great idea!! Thank you. Actually Im going to spray paint it a foot or 2 since they won't go into the pipe anyway.
Worse product machine in the world
Care to tell us why?
Excellent Presentation.
The Added Information, Concerning Operation, Battery Life, And Price Ranges, Are Exceedingly Helpful.
Thank You.
Glad I could help!
Doresoom Reviews The Clog Is Completely Cleared. Tub And Bathroom Sink.
The Difficult Part Is Retracting The Snake. That Is Where I Am At, Now. (Bathroom Sink, To Be Exact.) I Have Been Applying Myself, For An Extended Period. The Drain Auger Does Not Appear To Have Enough Power.
You might have to help the auger pull the cable back in by stopping rotation and grabbing and pulling the cable a foot at a time, then turning on rotation again to let it feed into the drum. I usually didn't need to do that, but occasionally there was too much tension for the auto retract mechanism.
Just bought one myself to use & I always jump on UA-cam to watch "How To" videos & I came across yours. I have seen other video's of yours also, but I cant' remember what the hell for. I am a DIY'er for almost anything, except major projects or issues. I Love my "Cordless Tools" & learning what I don't know. Just saying Thanks for the video. Very informative.
PS. Also as someone mentioned, if you live with someone with Long Hair... & a home owner... This will come in handy!!
you cant replace the cable,,, sad
Sure you can.
Nice Review, ya know they are about to release a newer version of this in the next month or so
Thanks! I mentioned the new version near the end of the video - I'm just scratching my head over the $150 price tag the new one comes with. It looks like they made the controls a little more user friendly, and gave it a hybrid power option, but it doesn't seem like a big enough upgrade to be more than double the price though!
Doresoom Reviews, sorry I mention it before you did in chat,